Gudrun Sidonie Otto

Gudrun Sidonie Otto is a renowned German soprano known for her versatile performances across various musical genres, from Baroque to opera. She studied voice, violin, piano, and conducting at the Robert-Schumann-Conservatory, where she honed her skills from 1986 to 1998. Otto gained early recognition for her stage performances, including roles in operas like "Die Fledermaus" and "Die Zauberflöte," and she was a member of the Landesbühnen Sachsen solo ensemble. Her career highlights include a prize-winning performance at the Schloss Rheinsberg international singing competition in 2007. Gudrun Sidonie Otto frequently performs at prestigious festivals, such as the Halle Handel Festival and the Oregon Bach Festival, collaborating with notable conductors like Sir Neville Marriner and Helmuth Rilling.

Otto is particularly celebrated for her interpretations of Baroque music, especially the works of Georg Philipp Telemann, as seen in her albums like "Telemann: Advents Cantatas". Her voice is described as having an "extraordinary clear and feminine timbre," which captivates audiences in both lyrical and dramatic roles. Some of her recent performances include works by Johann Sebastian Bach, such as "Bach: Köthener Trauermusik, BWV 244a" and "Johann Sebastian Bach: Markus-Passion BWV 247". Otto continues to be a sought-after soprano, known for her expressiveness and technical ability across a wide range of musical repertoire.

Genres

Requiem

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Opera

Choral

Baroque

Art Song

Sacred

Lieder

Oratorio

Latest Release

Biblical Songs, Op. 99 No. 4

Antonín Dvořák•

Andreas Liebig•

Gudrun Sidonie Otto

Single - Released October 10, 2025